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Operation Swarmer begins with the largest air assault operation since Operation Iraqi Freedom I, March 16, 2006. The operation, a combined effort by Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition troops, will continue in the southern Salah Ad Din province for several days as the target area is thoroughly searched.

Operation Swarmer

Operation Swarmer begins with the largest air assault operation since Operation Iraqi Freedom I, March 16, 2006. The operation, a combined effort by Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition troops, will continue in the southern Salah Ad Din province for several days as the target area is thoroughly searched.

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